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Meg 2: The Trench (2023) Review

Posted on August 10, 2023August 10, 2023 by Martha Lane

‘Meg 2: The Trench’, from cult British director Ben Wheatley, ticks a lot of shark lore boxes and knows exactly what sort of film it is. Stars Jason Statham. Review by Martha Lane.

They Cloned Tyrone (2023) Review

Posted on July 25, 2023July 25, 2023 by Martha Lane

Netflix Original ‘They Cloned Tyrone’, starring John Boyega, Teyonah Parris and Jamie Foxx, is enjoyable, funny and entertaining. Review by Martha Lane.

Elemental (2023) Review

Posted on June 19, 2023June 19, 2023 by Emily Nighman

Though not one of Pixar’s best films in their beloved canon, Elemental is a heartwarming rom-com with masterful animations that is worth a watch this summer. Review by Emily Nighman.

Sweetheart (2021) Review – GFF

Posted on March 3, 2021 by Leoni Horton

Marley Morrison British seaside holiday film ‘Sweetheart’, featuring the debuting Nell Barlow, is a nuanced exploration of sexuality and a modern twist in the realm of British film. Leoni Horton reviews.

Pieces Of A Woman (2020) Review

Posted on January 12, 2021April 17, 2021 by Leoni Horton

2021 Netflix drama ‘Pieces of a Woman’, from director Kornél Mundruczó, “taps into the idiosyncrasies of womanhood, of loss, of motherhood”. Vanessa Kirby and Ellen Burstyn star, Leoni Horton reviews.

Uncle Frank (2020) Review

Posted on December 2, 2020January 21, 2021 by Leoni Horton

Written and directed by Alan Ball (‘American Beauty’), and starring Paul Bettany, 2020 drama ‘Uncle Frank’ struggles to be genuine in its portrayal of the hardships of the LGBTQ+ community. Leoni Horton reviews.

Cicada (2020) BFI LFF Review

Posted on October 11, 2020 by Leoni Horton

Matthew Fifer’s breathtaking self-penned and co-directed debut project, ‘Cicada’, speaks of the varied manifestations of pain. Movie review by Leoni Horton.

The Broken Hearts Gallery (2020) Review

Posted on September 24, 2020October 26, 2020 by Leoni Horton

2020 rom-com ‘The Broken Hearts Gallery’, from screenwriter-director Natalie Krinsky and starring Geraldine Viswanathan, demonstrates the timelessness of New York City love stories. Leoni Horton reviews.

The Babysitter: Killer Queen (2020) Review

Posted on September 15, 2020October 28, 2020 by Mark Carnochan

Sequels are infamously difficult to get right, but McG is out to prove a point with ‘The Babysitter: Killer Queen’. Was he able to overcome the sequel curse? Mark Carnochan reviews.

Christopher Nolan’s Cinematic Chores: Understanding ‘Tenet’

Posted on September 12, 2020December 27, 2020 by Leoni Horton

Nolan frequently assigns his audience chores, engineering his films in such a way that requires them to participate in each narrative actively. ‘Tenet’ is no exception. Leoni Horton explores.

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